Good Things 2025 - Melbourne

Good Things took over Melbourne once again, and the whole day had that perfect mix of sunshine, sweat, loud guitars and absolute mayhem that makes this festival such a yearly standout. From the minute the gates opened, you could feel it — the energy, the anticipation, the sense that everyone showed up ready to let loose.

Across the stages, the lineup delivered everything from crushing heaviness to throwback fun. Machine Head brought pure firepower, shaking the ground with riffs built to level a field. All Time Low kept things bright and chaotic, pulling a massive crowd who screamed every word like the soundtrack to their teenage years. Garbage changed the vibe completely, bringing cool, moody confidence that washed over the festival like a reset button. We will leave the infamous Beach Ball incident be as enough has already been said on the matter.

Cobra Starship showed up ready to party, turning their set into a neon-soaked burst of nostalgia that had everyone dancing whether they meant to or not. And Weezer wrapped the night with the kind of easy, undeniable crowd-pleasing set only a band with that many hits can pull off.

Everywhere you looked, someone was singing, laughing, or sprinting between stages trying not to miss a favourite. The atmosphere was exactly what a festival should be — loud, friendly, chaotic, and full of moments that felt bigger than the bands themselves. People sharing water, trading band stories, making room at the barrier, collapsing on the grass between sets.

By the end of the night, everyone was sunburnt, dusty, exhausted and buzzing — the universal signs of a day well spent. Good Things once again proved why it’s one of Australia’s best heavy-and-alternative festivals: great bands, great energy, and a crowd that knows exactly how to make the most of it.

A loud, messy, unforgettable day — everything a festival should be

Thanks to Good Things, Destroy All Lines, Dallas Does PR and the Flemington Racecourse for having us along.

Review & Photos by Naga Kasu for Music Festivals Australia